"The Silex USB Fingerprint Reader is the ideal solution for desktop and laptop security. Security is a rising concern for business owners and personal users alike. This unique device utilizes USB technology to provide fingerprint recognition as a login to your pc. This eliminates the worry that someone will gain access to your passwords and thus to your confidential data. Aside from security issues, this device can also be used as convenience to eliminate the need to type in log-ins and passwords. It is not necessary to remember multiple and, often, unique user IDs and passwords to gain entry to secured information. With the Silex USB Fingerprint Reader, you can control access to sensitive data such as financial data, intellectual property and personal records, and therefore enhance your company’s or your own security. This device utilizes Silex’s own fingerprint authentication algorithm that provides an unmistakable and accurate personal identification solution. A fingerprint is your lifetime ID; you can’t forget it and no one can steal it. Features: Meets the Government requirement of 500 dpi (Note: Cheaper models may look similar but DO NOT meet Government requirements!). Utilizes USB technology to connect the fingerprint reader to a desktop or laptop PC. Fingerprint authentication can be used for logging in to a pc, to unlock screen savers, and can activate applications or be used for web pages. File encryption prevents accidental or corrupt information leakage. Minutiae data is used as personal data that can be executed. Supports 360-degree finger placement. High quality matching software achieves False Rejection Rate (FRR) of 0.1% and False Acceptance Rate (FAR) of 0.001%. Minutiae data is only used for matching thus privacy is secured. The USB Fingerprint Reader is a non-intelligent type of sensor. Software for fingerprint data entry and minutiae matching (the verification process) reside on the PC. Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP."